Women's Soccer

Marymount Reclaims Women's Soccer Championship

#5 Gwynedd Mercy 0 at #2 Marymount 4  | BOX SCORE
Recap courtesy of the Marymount Sport Information Department

ARLINGTON, Va. — The Marymount women's soccer team captured the 2025 Atlantic East Conference Championship in commanding fashion, defeating Gwynedd Mercy 4-0 on Saturday afternoon at Long Bridge Park. The Saints dominated from start to finish, securing back-to-back shutouts in postseason play and clinching their third consecutive conference title.

With the win, Marymount (11-8-2) earns the Atlantic East's automatic bid to the NCAA Division III Women's Soccer Tournament, with first-round matchups to be revealed during the selection show.

NOTABLE

  • Nicole Alvarado led the charge with two goals, including the opening score in the 17th minute and another in the 55th minute.
  • Elinda Carballo and Eliza Diggs each found the back of the net, contributing to the Saints' balanced offensive attack.
  • Lexa Swekosky recorded two assists, while Arianna Blanco and Leila Lajdel each tallied one.
  • The Saints controlled possession, outshooting Gwynedd Mercy 20-7 and earning eight corner kicks.
  • Goalkeepers Sarah Robinson, Mara Dufour, and Layne Kaufman combined for the team's sixth consecutive shutout, preserving Marymount's flawless defensive postseason run.
  • The victory marks Marymount's third straight Atlantic East Championship appearance and second championship title under Head Coaches Heather Lipp and Jake Vaughn.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Saints set the tone early when Nicole Alvarado converted a cross from Lexa Swekosky in the 17th minute to take a 1-0 lead. Marymount extended its advantage late in the first half as Elinda Carballo buried a header off a feed from Arianna Blanco, giving the Saints a 2-0 cushion at halftime.

Coming out of the break, Alvarado struck again in the 55th minute, once more assisted by Swekosky, to make it 3-0. The scoring was capped in the 81st minute when Eliza Diggs connected on a shot from Leila Lajdel, sealing the 4–0 victory.

The Saints' defense once again held firm, limiting Gwynedd Mercy to just four shots on goal and denying any chance of a late push.

UP NEXT

The Atlantic East Champion Marymount Saints will now turn their attention to the NCAA Division III Women's Soccer Tournament. Their opponent and regional destination will be announced during the NCAA Selection Show.
 

First Round
Saturday, November 1st
#5 Gwynedd Mercy, 4 at #4 Pratt, 2
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Semifinals
Tuesday, November 4th
#5 Gwynedd Mercy, 1 at #1 Marywood, 0
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#3 Neumann, 0 at #2 Marymount, 4
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Championship
Saturday, November 8th
#5 Gwynedd Mercy, 0 at #2 Marymount, 4
BOX SCORE